Inspection and On-site Repairs of U.S. Army Pier Barge Gangway at Kure and Akizuki Port, Hiroshima, Japan

The U.S. Army is preparing to award a firm-fixed price contract for the inspection and on-site repair of pier barge gangways at Kure Pier 6 and Akizuki Ammunition Depot in Hiroshima, Japan, under the authority of FAR 12.201-1(c)(2), with no competitive solicitation planned. The work must be performed entirely in Japan by a contractor holding valid local licenses and a Japanese CAGE code, adhering strictly to the Performance Work Statement, commercial standards, Japan Environmental Governing Standards, and manufacturer specifications. All necessary labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and supervision must be provided by the contractor to ensure full compliance with operational and environmental requirements at both locations. The solicitation number is FA520926Q031A, with responses due by July 17, 2026, and an anticipated award around September 1, 2026, subject to change. The contract falls under NAICS code 488390 and is managed by the Department of Defense through the 374 Cons Pk office in APO, with primary point of contact Hirotaka Ohi and secondary contact Naomi Chiba available for inquiries. This effort supports the U.S. Army 10th Support Group’s logistical operations at these critical Japanese port facilities and requires full local regulatory compliance, including environmental and safety protocols established in Japan.